The Nutcracker 2026

For generations, The Nutcracker has enchanted audiences around the world. Created by BBT’s artistic director and choreographer, Edouard Kouchnarev, this delightful adaptation combines the unforgettable music of Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky with a charming, child-friendly retelling of the classic story. Since 1995, Brighton Ballet Theater (BBT) has brought this beloved fairy tale to life in a special production created especially for young audiences, introducing children ages 3 and up to the beauty and magic of classical ballet.